Potato Gateau is a French savory potato cake re-adapted to the Italian cuisine, and mostly known around the area of Naples as “Gattò”. Made of mashed potatoes, egg, parmigiano and with a filling of mozzarella and usually ham you can easily convert it to vegetarian by using a mix of spinach (and scarola). […]
For all those cheese and mushroom lovers out there, here’s a simple recipe that fuses both loves. Layers of potatoes, mushrooms and cheeses baked till the mozzarella on the top becomes golden brown. This makes a good side dish but can also serve as a meaty main dish as well. Serve […]
At the first sign of cold weather we all long for a nice vegetable soup. What’s the secret for a great “minestrone”? Here are some tips I learned from my Mom: NO bitter-tasting vegetables (dandelion,asparagus) or any fennel-like veggie (bok choy, fennel etc.) add at least one cup of sweet peas […]
Pane Carasau is a traditional Sardinian flat bread, unmistakable for its thin, crispy sheets. Because of its long storage life, the bread was used by sheepherders during the long periods they spent taking care of their herds. This recipe can make an elegant centerpiece from which everyone can pick, the ideal […]